Using a trauma-informed framework to care for incarcerated women.

Publication/Presentation Date

1-1-2011

Abstract

Available health and social services in women's correctional facilities often do not consider the interrelationship of gender, trauma, and mental illness. As a result, preexisting health issues are often exacerbated, leaving women to reenter their communities with more complex health needs. We propose that a trauma-informed framework can be used to guide clinical interactions with female inmates. A case study is presented as an example of proposed best clinical practice. Future trauma-related practice implications are provided.

Volume

40

Issue

4

First Page

469

Last Page

475

ISSN

1552-6909

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

21894637

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article

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